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Kelly Quinlan, the Publisher for the Rivals/On3Sports site, JacketsOnline joins Will and Jim for an ACC Nation football preview of Georgia Tech. It looks and feels like a very good year for the Ramblin’ Wreck faithful and you’ll find out why in this podcast.

Quinlan goes thumbs up/thumbs down on the Yellow Jackets schedule and if the offensive firepower and reconfigured defense deliver it may well become ‘Hot ‘Lanta’ on Saturdays at Bobby Dodd again. It’s a schedule that could put the team into the midst of the Top 25 early in the season.

Will and Kelly explore the depth and add-ons on offense and defense that have so many excited about the trend this team has been on the last few years. The offense is staggeringly loaded with the return of QB Haynes King, RB Jamal Haynes and WR Malik Rutherford among others. Quinlan reminds us all that head coach Brent Key has finally had the time to recruit ‘his’ team. Success this season will further add spice to this sauce.

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Boston College moved on from an issue at QB only to find themselves with yet another at the position. This time though, it’s actually a good thing. With two healthy and capable players ready to take the reins coach Bill O’Brien may be working his way to an answer well into the season.

The Publisher of Eagle Insider and Host of Locked On BC daily podcast, A.J. Black (we highly recommend following both) joins Will and Jim for our kick-off episode of ACC Nation football previews. Black gives us his unvarnished views and opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the team and starts out with a thumbs up, thumbs down projection of wins and losses on this year’s schedule.

He doesn’t hold back on his thoughts regarding Thomas Castellanos taking potshots at his former teammates either. Jim recommends watching the Kevin Costner film, Draft Day to get an impression of how the now Florida State quarterback is coming across to a broader audience.

Will and A.J. get into a breakdown of the offense and what to look for. Will O’Brien stick with his favored running attack when he has a loaded receiving corps? Which of the two quarterbacks fit best into a scheme that would primarily utilize the receivers?

There are some big shoes to fill on the Boston College defense. It may not be one player but rather multiples that step up and with a solid secondary the Eagles, who are chocked full of seniors may be more than a handful.

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Will Ojanen takes the reins of ACC Nation podcast this week to provide a quick update on what’s happening across the Atlantic Coast Conference. If you like a quickie now and then you’ll really enjoy this episode and walk away with a smile on your face, too.

There’s a solid look at men’s and women’s basketball. How the season ended for conference teams and what’s up next including coaching hires and NIL money. Then, a look a football and baseball. What’s in store for the conference as Omaha approaches and will there be improvement on the gridiron this year?

Will and Jim return to the trenches with full episodes and special guest plus don’t forget we’re rapidly approaching football preview season. There is a lot to talk about on that front this year.

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The 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament brackets for both men and women were revealed Sunday evening and not without a bit of controversy. Will and Jim get into the meat of the WTH moment right up front addressing North Carolina getting a bid in the men’s bracket. The selection committee jumped feet first into the fire choosing the Tar Heels and without a doubt social media will be ablaze with opinions for quite a while.

The second portion of the WTH moment came with Louisville only being seeded No. 8 in the bracket. Will had some thoughts on that topic as did our previous guest Jeremy Wahman from CSZ who was on ACC Nation Podcast a week ago.

Duke, Clemson, Louisville and North Carolina all grabbed spots in the tournament on the men’s side for the ACC.

It was a much merrier place to be for the ACC when it came down to the women’s bracket. Eight teams made the grade including Georgia Tech, Florida State, NC State, California, North Carolina, Duke, Notre Dame and Louisville. The closest thing to a controversy on the women’s side of NCAA basketball could be Notre Dame being seeded No. 3 after being a dominant team most of the season.

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The Wolfpack bit down hard and waved goodbye to NC State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts. Now fandom is ablaze with what if, who’s it going to be, can we have a competitive NIL and about a million other questions. Evan from RedAndWhitePodcast joins Will and Jim to address as many as is physically possible and to roll with some conjecture as well.

There’s probably one of the better lists of available men’s college basketball coaches available for schools at this moment. It’s important to know what you want and where you want the team to head in years to come. Does the administration at NC State have a clear vision? We get into that question and look for answers. There are some that might not be as obvious as you’d think and others that are blatantly obvious.

Time will tell if the powers that be decide on investing in a return to being one of the top teams in the ACC or are just happy with so-so. NC State fans need to step up and be vocal about the direction they’d like to see the team take in the years to come.

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Louisville men’s basketball has gone through some tough times but it appears as if the Cardinals have risen from the ashes and created a ‘new self’. That new self isn’t quite like the ‘old self’ but maybe, just maybe that’s a good thing. Jeremy Wahman of Cardinal Sports Zone brings his large-than-life personality back to the show and illustrates why he’s the ‘goat’ when it comes to slinging sports fandom hash. He shares his many years of connectivity with the school and close-up observations on what’s what with the men’s team.

After rolling through a number of coaches and players the combination in place has earned the team a No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament where they are slated to play in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 13 and are currently ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25. An important cog in the wheel to get this all in motion has been new head coach Pat Kelsey who has been honored with the ACC Coach of the Year award and Louisville’s Chucky Hepburn who earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Aside from the chaos that putting Wahman together with Will and Jim creates there are tons of tidbits helping to explain the journey to success. From the impact of previous coaches to NIL and overcoming injury bugs we’re sure that as a Louisville fan (or competitor) you may find something just for you on this episode.

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By the way, you can thank Wahman for the Louisville ‘red’ in our graphics. It was a special request.

Boston College basketball can’t quite find their way to success through the maze of ACC hoops. Why? Special guest, A J Black, publisher of Eagle Insider and host of LockedOnBC podcast joins Will and Jim to talk about men’s basketball, football, some lacrosse and ice hockey. The painful truth about a lack of success seems to point to one primary causes. After you listen to the show we’ll see if you agree.

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Plenty of encouraging words regarding the changes in the Eagles football program under head coach Bill O’Brien. It’s a new day and a better way to find success. The approach is netting some top-notch talent that many thought wouldn’t be interested in coming to Boston College. Will these efforts pay off this fall when the team faces one of their tougher schedules in many years?

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It almost seems like yesterday when the news broke that Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was retiring. And the anxiety kicked in with fans and there were questions. Who is this Jon Scheyer and how can he possibly fill such big shoes? If you’re a fan of the Blue Devils you should know all the answers by now. If not, let the publisher of Devils Illustrated, Conor O’Neill lend a hand as he talks with Will and Jim on ACC Nation

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If by any chance you thought the one and done approach was out the door with this member of the vaunted blue bloods of college basketball, think again. Not only has Scheyer maintained the momentum at Duke he’s also added some new spins on how to succeed. And when it comes to recruiting he’s got the magic key that opens the door to top-tier talent.

There’s quite a bit to go over with this roster. O’Neill provides superb insight into what and especially who makes this team tick on the court. The why is equally as intriguing. Is this a squad destined for a shot at a national championship? The Blue Devils are currently No. 2 in the NET Rankings, KenPom and on the latest bracket line of top seeds.

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ACC women’s basketball powerhouse Louisville has been slightly off their game. Want to know why? We did too so we asked Chrissy Banta, the Co-Host of the Louisville women’s basketball post-game show on 93.9 The Ville and Host of the podcast, ‘Who Told You To Say That’ to join us on ACC Nation. There may be multiple reasons but then again not one in particular. Find out what all those possibilities might be.

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Banta takes us through the success of head coach Jeff Walz and looks at a team heavily loaded with first-year players. There’s many stat lines to look at and you can see where players are struggling but are close to breaking through. If a late season and ACC Tournament surge doesn’t occur the key to having the Cardinals return to form will be in keeping the roster intact.

Banta has an affinity for and training in baking thus a reputation within The Ville for bringing the goods with cookies. She shares some of that passion and we find out where the ‘foodie’ in her comes out when it comes to Louisville area eateries. Anyone making a journey for games should make note as she covers a nice variety.

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Our thanks to Chrissy Banta for taking the time to join us even as she was recovering from a ‘please go away’ persistent cough and we hope she’s feeling better soon.

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There’s perhaps a handful of ACC sports media journalists that carry a reputation that extends across the conference and Mike Barber is on that list. Barber joins Jim on ACC Nation to talk about college sports and all of the changes that are coming fast and furious. From the changes in the ACC including coaches to the impact of NIL and the Transfer Portal there’s plenty to discuss.

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Will there be changes to Olympic sports at the college level? What does the future hold in store for the ACC? Why sports media is rapidly altering how we get information, both good and bad. Speaking of, how does social media impact everyone?

Mike and Jim discuss the NCAA and how the organizations role is rapidly changing.

There’s lots to talk about and this conversation may open your eyes to how quickly sports is evolving. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, listen on streaming radio and watch the interview on YouTube.